Forts of Verdun, Military fortification system in Verdun, France
The Verdun fortified area consists of two concentric rings of forts, bunkers, and batteries surrounding the central citadel and urban fortifications.
Built between 1874 and 1914 as part of the Séré de Rivières system, these fortifications played a central role during the 302-day Battle of Verdun in 1916.
The forts represent French military engineering excellence of the 19th century, featuring underground galleries, armored turrets, and sophisticated defense mechanisms.
Visitors can explore Fort Douaumont and Fort Vaux through guided tours that present military artifacts, equipment, and detailed explanations of defense strategies.
The fortification network includes 28 major forts positioned across the Meuse Heights, creating an integrated defense system spanning multiple kilometers.
Part of: Séré de Rivières system
GPS coordinates: 49.15889,5.37417
Latest update: March 30, 2025 12:58
Verdun Citadel
208 m
Verdun Cathedral
599 m
Centre mondial de la paix
483 m
Monument to Victory and the Soldiers of Verdun
753 m
Abbaye Saint-Vanne de Verdun
71 m
Verdun towers Chaussée
955 m
Sous-préfecture de Verdun
849 m
Hôtel de La Princerie
652 m
Synagogue de Verdun
946 m
Verdun Town Hall
898 m
Pont-écluse Saint-Amand de Verdun
393 m
Porte Châtel
402 m
Maison du Pape Jules II
714 m
Chapelle Saint-Nicolas de Verdun
851 m
Immeuble, 27 rue de la Paix
479 m
Chapelle Saint-Joseph de Verdun
478 m
Remparts de Verdun
1.2 km
Tour de l'Islot
1.2 km
Immeuble Noguez
595 m
Monument to the children of Verdun who died for France
1.1 km
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Verdun
716 m
Église Saint-Sauveur de Verdun
810 m
Église Saint-Amant de Verdun
763 m
Chapelle du Petit Séminaire de Glorieux
1.1 km
Temple protestant de Verdun
760 m
Musée de la Princerie
649 m
Église Saint-Amand de Verdun
405 m
Chapelle Sainte-Anne de Dieu-du-Trice
1.1 kmReviews
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